A. It is unlawful for any person in this state to operate an aircraft that is not registered with the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Aircraft Registry or with a foreign country which has ratified and is subject to the Convention on the International Recognition of Rights in Aircraft, 4 U.S.T. 1830. Provided however, no person charged with violating this subsection shall be convicted of the charge if he or she produces in court or the office of the arresting officer proof of registration that was valid at the time of arrest.
B. It is a violation of this section for any person or corporate entity to knowingly supply false information to any governmental entity in regard to ownership of an aircraft in or operated in this state.
C. It is a violation of this section for any person to give a wrong description in any application for the registration of any aircraft in this state for the purpose of concealing or hiding the identity of such aircraft.
D. This section does not apply to any aircraft registration or information supplied by a governmental entity in the course and scope of performing its lawful duties.
E. A conviction for a violation of this section shall be a felony.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 248, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 106, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 106 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.